Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Panama Laurentino Cortizo

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the President of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, to discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Trudeau and President Cortizo recognized COVID-19’s significant health and economic impacts, and exchanged views about their respective national efforts to fight the pandemic and protect the well-being of their citizens.

Prime Minister Trudeau thanked President Cortizo for Panama’s role in facilitating the recent repatriation of Canadians.

The Prime Minister and the President discussed the longstanding and mutually beneficial friendship between Canada and Panama, and opportunities for further collaboration at the regional and international level in addressing key global challenges such as the pandemic.

COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global challenge. The Government of Canada is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize its health, economic, and social impacts in Canada and around the world.